No matter how vigilant you
are with your landscaping,
you will always have a weed
or two sprouting.
Pre-emergent herbicides help
you combat the problem
before it becomes severe.
As the name suggests,
these are herbicides that kill
weeds at an early stage during
germination by attacking
its shoot or root or both,
preventing growth.
There are different types
of herbicides with similar
functionality on the market,
and it is important to know
which one is appropriate
for your yard.
REASONS FOR
PRE-EMERGENT
SPRAYING
Spraying doesn't interfere with
the germination of the weeds,
but rather stops the formation
of new root cells.
It is Effective
In doing so, the weeds lack
nutrients and eventually die off.
This has been proven to be an
effective weed control method,
since you actually prevent the
problem before it happens.
The best time to apply
pre-emergents is during
spring when most weed
seeds germinate.
This is when the herbicides will
have a more significant impact.
Applicable in different seasons
You can also apply it in fall when
the temperatures are lowering,
and new types of weeds
are starting to pop up.
This is another massive
advantage of pre-emergent
weed spraying.
Independent of topography and location
Your geographical location
and topography do not affect it,
as the herbicide forms a chemical
barrier on the top layer of your
soil, preventing weed growth.
These herbicides are very safe
and do not affect established
plants in any way.
They are eco-friendly
They are made to target the
sensitive tissues of germinating
weed seedlings to prevent their
growth, with the whole process
occurring at ground level below
your plants.
As a famous saying goes, "prevention is better
than cure" - controlling weeds before they happen
saves you a lot of trouble.